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THE DISCOVERY.

by James Russell Lowell.

Ten questions on craft, meaning, and form. Untimed. Answer every question to submit.

Q01of 10

What physical feature of the moorland torrent most directly triggers the speaker's insight about Celia?

Q02of 10

The phrase 'rift itself had made' (line 2) most likely refers to which of the following?

Q03of 10

What does the speaker mean by 'The magic's secret I surprise'?

Q04of 10

In the poem's figurative logic, what role does 'Celia's guardian fairy' play?

Q05of 10

Which poetic form best describes the structure of 'The Discovery'?

Q06of 10

In the third stanza, what is the speaker's central contrast?

Q07of 10

The phrase 'beyond prevision new' most nearly means:

Q08of 10

The dominant tone of the poem can best be described as:

Q09of 10

The simile 'Golden as honey in the sun' primarily appeals to which combination of senses?

Q10of 10

The poem's title 'The Discovery' most accurately refers to:

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